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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.33, 13,998.33 and 3,786.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.33, 13,998.33 and 3,786.50 is: 5,681.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.33 : 13,998.33 = 3,786.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.33/13,998.33 = 3,786.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.33x = 13,998.33 × 3,786.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.33x = 53,004,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,004,606.55/9,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.50

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